Fermentation Chemistry

Summarise the chemistry of the fermentation process


 

  • Under the correct conditions for fermentation, any starch or sucrose present are first converted to glucose and/or fructose by enzymes.
  • Fermentation can occur once glucose and/or fructose are present.
  • In fermentation, the glucose or fructose is converted to ethanol and carbon dioxide by certain enzymes found in yeast:

Easychem – Fermentation Chemistry